A Winged Victory for the Sullen
A Winged Victory for the Sullen · 2011
44 min · 7 tracks · post-rock
Delicate piano melodies entwine with lush ambient textures, creating an ethereal soundscape that evokes introspective contemplation.
Top tracks — play these first
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We Played Some Open Chords and Rejoiced, for the Earth Had Circled the Sun Yet Another Year — This opening track sets a serene tone with its expansive chords and subtle dynamics, encapsulating the album's essence of reflection and tranquility.
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A Symphony Pathétique — At over twelve minutes long, this piece masterfully combines orchestral elements with ambient soundscapes, showcasing the duo’s ability to create profound emotional landscapes.
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Steep Hills of Vicodin Tears — With its mournful melodies and gradual build-up, this track conveys a sense of yearning and melancholy that resonates deeply throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album creates an immersive soundscape through delicate compositions and cohesive flow, establishing its place in post-rock.
What we noticed
- The album features long, flowing tracks that often build gradually, layering piano melodies with ambient textures over extended durations.
- Each track typically maintains a consistent mood throughout, with subtle variations in dynamics and instrumentation rather than abrupt changes.
- The final track concludes with a slow fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of tranquility and reflection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Played Some Open Chords and Rejoiced, for the Earth Had Circled the Sun Yet Another Year 6:19
- 2 Requiem for the Static King, Part One 2:46
- 3 Requiem for the Static King, Part Two 7:37
- 4 Minuet for a Cheap Piano Number Two 3:09
- 5 Steep Hills of Vicodin Tears 4:27
- 6 A Symphony Pathétique 12:42
- 7 All Farewells Are Sudden 7:36
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